Storm Harold reached land on Padre Island in the south of Texas, US, affecting the region with heavy rains and strong winds blowing at 80 kilometers per hour. The US National Weather Service said floods might occur and storms might blow away objects in the region. Citizens were warned not to leave their homes.
The storm is expected to advance towards the central parts of the country and the north of Mexico.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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